Police shoot two car burglary suspects near downtown Houston

Police shot and wounded two burglary suspects Sunday night just west of downtown.

The shooting happened about 9:20 p.m. in the 1100 block of Oliver near Center, according to the Houston Police Department.

Police said two officers were told about a car burglary in the area. When they spotted the two suspects, there was an altercation. The suspects, police said, drove a car toward one of the officers, who opened fire at them. The other officer also opened fire. Both suspects were wounded.

Police said the suspects were rushed to a nearby hospital. Details of their wounds and conditions were not released. The officers were not hurt.